Confectionery

Confectionery refers to a category of food items that are sweet, rich in sugar, and often consumed as treats or desserts. These products are usually created using sugar or sugar substitutes, along with various flavorings, colors, and sometimes additives for texture and preservation. Confectionery items are popular worldwide and come in a wide range of forms and flavors. Some common types of confectionery include:Candies are bite-sized, sweet treats that come in various flavors, shapes, and textures. Examples include hard candies, gummy candies, lollipops, jelly beans, and licorice. Chocolates are confectionery products made from cocoa beans, sugar, and often milk solids or other ingredients. They can be in the form of bars, truffles, pralines, or chocolate-coated items like nuts, fruits, and biscuits. Cakes and Pastries: Cakes and pastries are sweet baked goods made from ingredients like flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and flavorings. Examples include cakes, cupcakes, brownies, doughnuts, and eclairs. Toffees and caramels are chewy confections made by heating sugar, butter, and milk or cream to create a caramelized mixture. Fudge is a soft, sweet confection made from sugar, butter, and milk, often flavored with chocolate, nuts, or fruits.